Austin 30 hp

The Austin 30-hp is a large luxury car that was announced by British car manufacturer Austin at the Paris Salon de l'Automobile in December 1912 where its chassis only was displayed. Austin's other exhibits were two other bare chassis, 10-hp and 20-hp respectively and a 40-hp Defiance tourer.

Austin 30-hp
Vitesse tourer 1914
Overview
ManufacturerAustin
Production1912 – 1916
AssemblyLongbridge, Northfield Birmingham
Powertrain
Engine
  • 5,883 cc (359.0 cu in) I4
  • 6,077 cc (370.8 cu in) I4
Transmissionclutch, 4-speed gearbox, propeller shaft within a torque tube, brake drum behind first universal joint
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 129 in (3,276.6 mm) or
  • 138 in (3,505.2 mm)
  • track 55 in (1,397.0 mm)
Length
  • 171 in (4,343.4 mm) or
  • 180 in (4,572.0 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorAustin 18-24
SuccessorAustin 20
Austin 30 hp
Overview
ManufacturerAustin
Layout
Displacement
  • 5,883 cc (359 cu in)
  • 6,077 cc (371 cu in)
Cylinder bore
  • 4⅜" 111 mm
Piston stroke
  • 6" 152 mm
  • 6¼" 157 mm
Valvetrainsidevalves
Combustion
Fuel systemClaudel carburettor
Fuel typepetrol
Oil systempressure
Cooling systemwater
Output
Power outputnot reported
Tax horsepower 30.56
Chronology
PredecessorAustin 18-24 5883 cc
SuccessorAustin 20 hp 3610 cc

The new Austin 30 would go on to replace Austin's successful but aging 18-24 for 1914. It provided the basis for Austin's wartime armoured car.

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